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Super Beautiful Dress -- with a Few Caveats
Overall, this was a gorgeous dress. I rented it for a Black and Gold New Year's Eve party. I accessorized it with gold shoes, gold & pearl jewelry, long black gloves, and a silver, sparkly belt to get than New Year's BLING. ;) I would highly recommend renting this dress with a couple of caveats: You need to have a second person present to zip you up. (My husband had to use pliers to get the zipper both up and down!) Also, you should only rent this dress if you're 5'8" or shorter (even in the long sizes) -- unless you're cool with showing off your super hawt ankles! (See my pic for an example of what it looks like on someone who's 5'10".) Finally, just a heads-up that you should make sure to check the sleeves on this dress. Both sides were already torn on my dress when I received it. I was able to stitch the really torn up side for the night, though, and no one else noticed. I loved this dress for the night, but I wouldn't rent again personally, just because of the length issue.
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Black Sweetheart Gown
JS Collection
Size Worn: 10L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Just a bit too short
I really wanted to love this dress. However, it was just an inch or two too short for me, even ordering the long size. (I'm 5'10".) Even without shoes on, it came up over my feet. If you're OK with that, go for it. But, I really wanted the gown to sweep the floor like it does on the model in the picture. If you're under 5'8", it'll be a beautiful dress for you. Otherwise, I'd recommend trying another one.
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Ivy Gown
Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: 8L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
By far, my favorite RTR rental to date!
This dress is so stunningly gorgeous, it's worth every penny. It made my figure look amazing. I wore it to a wedding where my husband was a groomsman, and several people commented on how I looked, "so glamorous" and, "like a model." My husband was super proud that day, and I felt like a million bucks!
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Canary Bennet Dress
Reem Acra
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Bling on New Year's Eve!
This was my back-up dress, but it was so cute on that I ended up wearing it. The dress was a little loose in the middle for my taste, which I could tell even from the pictures. So, I brought a cute belt, and VOILA! New Year's Eve dress. =) If you carry your weight in the middle, it's a great figure-flattering dress for you. Otherwise, if you want to emphasize the narrowest part of you (i.e., your fabulously tiny waist), get a cute belt. This dress easily lends itself to lots of different accessorizing.
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Celeb Status Dress
ERIN erin fetherston
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Not my style
It kind of just hung on me without emphasizing my curves. It's a really popular dress, and it seems to look great on a bunch of different gals and body types. But, I wasn't one of them. I ended up wearing my back-up dress.
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Dancing Til Daylight Dress
Mark & James by Badgley Mischka
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Elegant, with fierce lines, and a very sexy color
I loved this dress! It is so simple, but the shoulder cutout and the fire engine red color really make it stand out. Even in Vegas, where the club fashion competition was fierce, I got many compliments on the dress. The one issue is the fabric is so thin, any little crease (i.e., Spanx, or even underwear) really shows. I'd recommend any pear-shaped girls getting fashion tape.
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Red Viper Dress
Versace Collection
Size Worn: 44
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Beautiful bag, but just way too small!
The bag is absolutely gorgeous. But, there is no way I'd rent it again due to how small it is. I couldn't even fit my iPhone, compact, and lipstick in it. Also, it was very soft. It's not a bad thing; it just surprised me. Such a shame, since it really is a beautiful bag! If you don't need more room than lip gloss and some cash, go for it. Otherwise, I'd advise picking something else.
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Silver Mesh Glam Clutch
Whiting & Davis
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Very cute dress! I didn't get to wear it, but I'll be renting it again.
Very cute dress! Great fit for pear-shaped girls, as it's super flattering for the bust, shoulders, and arms, while concealing full hips & bum. I am 5'10", so I was concerned about the length being too short. It was about as short as I'll go, but it was definitely wearable. I didn't get to wear it due to unforeseen events, but I'll be renting it again.
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Dark Roses Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
I absolutely loved this dress! So bummed I did not get a chance to wear it, but I'll rent it again!
I absolutely loved this dress! So bummed I did not get a chance to wear it, but I'll rent it again!
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Truth Or Dare Dress
Pencey
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
This was I got for the "stylist pick" with my rental of two dresses. It was a great selection in the
This was I got for the "stylist pick" with my rental of two dresses. It was a great selection in the sense that the earrings went great with both outfits. However, they were really heavy, and the clip on area made my ears really sore after a couple of hours. If you have tougher ears, or are used to wearing clip-ons, then these are a really nice pair of earrings. Otherwise, you may want to try something lighter.
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Black Crystal Drop Earrings
Ciner
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Even though this dress was just OK, I did love the whole RTR experience. It's super easy and reliable -- I'll definitely be a return customer! =)
I give the Rent the Runway experience itself five stars. =) But, this dress itself was just OK. PROS: The color is gorgeous -- very vibrant. The neckline is super flattering for girls with nice shoulders and arms. CONS: Wrinkles very easily. And, I had a situation with my normal size. I normally wear a size 6. When I put it on, I could easily fit another person in the bust and waist area, as it was so stretched out. I panicked, as my back-up size was an 8. I thought if the 6 was so big, surely the 8 wouldn't fit. But, lo and behold, it was significantly tighter than the 6, and I was able to make it work with some fashion tape. So, if you're a real size 6, consider getting a size 4 or 8 in the dress, because the size 6 is stretched out beyond reason.
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Lights On Dress
Rebecca Taylor NYC
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute and Unexpected!
I wouldn't have chosen this piece for myself, but I really liked it once I got it. That's the best! =)
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Give it a Shot!
I got this as part of the "Stylist Surprise Mystery Bling". Honestly, I would not have chosen it for myself. But, I wore it with the Rebecca Taylor "Lights On" Dress, and I liked it even better than the dress! It's not flashy in terms of gems, but the metal itself is very sparkly, and the design is eye-catching. I would definitely rent this again, and would consider buying it if it ever went on sale.
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Gold Textured Cut Out Cuff
House of Harlow 1960
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 36C